A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8540398 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 87726194 epoch_slot_no: 289394 block_no: 8540221 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 77205 time: 2023-03-20 06:08:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe53042490330245064143bb0653d7700776a9adfd916250c5181708ac88d4ba9Block Operator
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